New Zealand has let slip details of plans to change the Royal line of succession, ending centuries of discrimination against women and Catholics. But one thing remains unchanged: No New Zealander can ever aspire to be head of state.Royal family tree branches out - Politics - NZ Herald News

New Zealand has let slip details of plans to change the Royal line of succession, ending centuries of discrimination against women and Catholics. But one thing remains unchanged: No New Zealander can ever aspire to be head of state.Royal family tree branches out - Politics - NZ Herald News

The rules taking place beginning with William and Harry, that is so unfair...

The rules taking place beginning with William and Harry, that is so unfair...

Actually, if they were to make it retroactive, how would they determine at what point it starts? To be honest, I don't think there is one person in the BRF that would complain that it didn't affect them.

Starting with William's first child is the logical way to go IMO.

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There is an election in early September in Australia. They would have to wait until that is settled then wait for formal invites from the 2 countries. You probably get a announcement later on says that they are going to Aus, & NZ early next year and then closer to the visit they will release the trip itinerary. I imagine that Miguel and maybe even Rebecca would go and scope out places for them to visit. Jamie used to do that for the previous tours.

After losing momentum earlier this year, the call to change the flag of New Zealand is back. The Prime Minister, Mr John Key, stated today that he would like to hold a referendum next year. Looking at some of the comments, I noticed how often people talk of a flag that represents modern New Zealand. It got me thinking about the purpose of a national flag. If its primary role is to identify a country, does it also need to symbolise unique, and often intangible, aspects of a nation’s culture and society?

I think some of the designs for an alternative New Zealand flag, and an alternative Australian flag, are far too heavy on symbolism. There can also be problems with standards of vexillology (e.g. animals not facing the hoist, backsides with different reverses, and sewing/manufacturing complications).

Another regular comment is that the flag of New Zealand is too similar to the flag of Australia, and is not recognised internationally. I don’t have much time for this argument. It strikes me as a bit self centred to expect the rest of the world to recognise your nation’s flag, while, for the most part, not returning the favour. Is a silver fern on a black background really going to be any more recognised in Montevideo, Kampala, Minsk or Thimphu than the current flag of New Zealand? I’m not so sure. Very few flags have achieved worldwide recognition, particularly if they do not represent a world power.